At a glance
- What changed
- The City of Whittlesea said on 18 September 2026 that it will cancel the $627 fines (offence code 2339) issued at local sports grounds in August, and refund anyone who paid
- How many
- 42 fines of $627 were issued at local sports grounds during August, according to the council’s CEO
- Wider review
- The council is reviewing every fine under that offence since its Community Local Law began on 1 July 2024
- Who it’s for
- Anyone fined for parking on a council reserve at a local football ground, and people who park at sports grounds in the City of Whittlesea
- What to do now
- The council says people who received a $627 fine under code 2339 should disregard the due date and wait for contact from the council; they do not need to lodge an appeal
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the council’s media statement and its Infringement notices page
- Not yet confirmed
- The outcome of the council’s review of fines issued since 1 July 2024; the council’s pages give no date for it
The City of Whittlesea says it will cancel the $627 parking fines issued at local sports grounds in August 2026 and refund anyone who has already paid. This guide sets out what the council’s 18 September 2026 statement and its parking pages say, including how fines reviews work and where the council says parking is checked.
What did the council announce?
In a media statement published on 18 September 2026, the City of Whittlesea said it will revoke a series of parking infringements issued at recent local football matches, following community feedback. CEO Dan Hogan said it had been brought to his attention that 42 fines of $627 were issued at local sports grounds during August.
| Question | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Which fines? | $627 fines for parking on a council reserve, offence code 2339 |
| Which dates? | Fines issued at sporting grounds during August; the Infringement notices page says fines with an offence date in August will be revoked |
| Why were they issued? | In line with the council’s Community Local Law, to people parking illegally on a council reserve |
| What did the CEO say about the amount? | It was “disproportionately high for a parking offence”; he said the infringement class suits offences where driving or parking causes damage |
| If I already paid? | The council says it will reimburse anyone who paid |
| If I have not paid? | Disregard the due date and wait for further communication from the council |
| Do I have to appeal? | No. The council says people will not need to lodge an appeal through the usual process for this infringement |
| Who contacts me? | The council says it will contact affected people directly about the cancellation and reimbursement process |
Is the council reviewing older fines too?
Yes. Mr Hogan said the council would proactively review all infringements issued under this offence since the Community Local Law came into place on 1 July 2024. He said the council would look at the circumstances and whether any damage was caused to warrant the larger fine, and if not, it would look to cancel the fine or issue an official warning. The Infringement notices page repeats that the council is reviewing all the code 2339 fines since 1 July 2024, and says people do not need to do anything because the council will reach out to everyone affected and advise of next steps.
Will people still be fined for parking illegally at a ground?
The council says anyone parking illegally will still receive a standard parking fine. Going forward, it says the $627 infringement will be issued only in circumstances that warrant a larger fine, such as someone causing damage to a reserve.
Mr Hogan also said the council gets complaints every day from residents about people parking illegally, double parking, damaging trees, tearing up reserves, blocking driveways and blocking access for emergency vehicles, and that it needs to respond to them.
How does a normal parking fine get reviewed?
The council’s Infringement notices page says parking infringements are issued when a vehicle has breached the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and does not follow the parking restrictions. If you believe you have a valid reason not to pay a fine, you can request an internal review, as long as the matter has not been lodged with the Magistrates’ Court or Fines Victoria.
| Section on the council’s page | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Understanding infringements | Why fines are issued and who can ask for a review |
| View an infringement | Looking up your fine |
| Pay an infringement | Paying it |
| Request an internal review of infringement | The review request and its eligible grounds |
| Request an extension or payment arrangement | More time or instalments |
| Special circumstances | Listed as a section; its content was not read for this guide |
| Nomination or court request | Listed as a section; its content was not read for this guide |
| Council’s collection process | Listed as a section; its content was not read for this guide |
Who checks parking, and how do I report a vehicle?
The council says it employs a dedicated team of parking officers who patrol streets, car parks, schools and shopping areas. It says their work is to increase safety for pedestrians and motorists, create turnover and availability in parking areas, and improve parking behaviour.
| Topic | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Complaints | Sent to the nearest parking officer, who will attend the location to investigate as soon as possible |
| Out of hours emergencies | Contact Victoria Police |
| Photos | Parking officers cannot issue infringements solely based on photos; they must attend and observe the offence |
| Ways to report | The council’s Customer Portal, the free Snap Send Solve app, or phone 03 9217 2170 |
| Details it asks for | Registration, vehicle colour and make, location and address, the days of the week, the approximate time and the suspected offence |
What does the council say about school parking and accessible permits?
The council’s school parking page has a safety list that includes supervising children in or near traffic, waiting on the same side of the street as your child, and letting your child out on the kerb side of the car.
On accessible parking, the council says Victoria has a new Accessible Parking Permit scheme, and the permits were formerly known as Disability Parking Permits. The council says it does not issue general parking permits. The application has four steps:
- Apply online through Accessible Parking; you receive a reference number by SMS, and you need a mobile phone number to apply or renew.
- Take the reference number to your GP or occupational therapist, who organises a functional assessment.
- If the application succeeds, Accessible Parking notifies the council.
- The council mails the permit to you.
For questions about accessible parking bays, the council lists its Engineering and Transportation Department on 03 9217 2170.
Sources
- City of Whittlesea — Statement on parking at sports grounds (published 18 September 2026; checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Whittlesea — Infringement notices (checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Whittlesea — Parking information (checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Whittlesea — Parking and safety around schools (checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Whittlesea — Accessible (disability) parking permit (checked 8 November 2026)
Featured image: a car park in Whittlesea town centre (photo: Mattinbgn / CC BY 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Whittlesea. This is not legal advice; the council’s pages above are the authority on any fine.